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On the latest episode of Async I shared my process for designing with literal red lines. If you’re a designer of any type you’ll appreciate the take. As I create design boards (whether in Figma, Adobe tools, Freeform, or otherwise) I’ll add todo items in bright red.

I don’t believe in removing friction at all costs from tools. Recently, as suggested by another author (who I can’t remember, sometimes my process fails me), I’ve removed Apple Pay from my iPhone. Now I have to manually approve purchases with a physical credit card. It’s

I’ve built websites in WordPress for nigh on twenty years. In its many configurations, themes, and site builders, I’ve found it a reliable tool to create nearly anything I need. Recently I’ve started testing Webflow in earnest. Out of curiosity I’ve wondered what I’ve been

I’m mixed on AI’s benefit to us in 2025. I keep testing things. Every week it seems that tools improve. After months of trying I’m finally at the stage of asking ChatGPT questions by default. I still get frustrated at the delay, but it’s often faster

Every time I share something that’s a bit more personal, a few emails from strangers inevitably trickle in and they all share this sense of relief in knowing other people out there are struggling with the same problems they’re facing. And so I’m wondering if I should

My favorite outdoor activity, namely running, requires only one thing. I need a good pair of shoes. I tried out a new balance pair this winter, with built in winterproofing, and have been so happy with the result. The shoe is made for trailrunning, and has the best grips of

It’s tempting to reach the end of the week and keep pushing. In American culture, of which I’m obviously most familiar, there’s a badge of pride that comes in burning the midnight oil, working the weekends, and giving every waking hour to your occupation. I’m as

The last few days Apple’s released a bunch of new tech. Tech analysts pontificate, fans review, and we all share our dissapointments or excitements on the changes. New iPads have been released. They’re satisfying in their modest changes, but still falling short of the promise many of us

Our whole world spins around our screens while we spin around a world. We’re consumed by them. They’re our everything. Our lives, livelihood, communities, politics, learnings, all tied up inside these slabs of glass emitting light. They’re a constant. They’re a necessity. For many of us

Recently I was hanging out with a friend. He shall not be named, mainly to protect my own embarassement. Because he had a pet allergy I offered my allergy medicine to help avoid a flair up. He thanked me, and took a moment to read the label on the medicine—